About Jennifer W.

I have performed on 6 Broadway National Tours and have a Masters in Music Education! Please check out my website jenniferwilcove.weebly.com for a full bio and resume!

About Jennifer

Hi folks! I've been teaching for the last decade and love working with all skills and all ages. I am encouraging, supportive, disciplined, and helpful. I have a Masters in Music Education, and a tremendous amount of regional performance experience, including the last four years during which I participated in the National Tour of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". I look forward to working with you soon!

*** Travel Equipment ***If traveling to your home, I would need a piano or keyboard. I have studio locations in San Dimas and Rancho Cucamonga...

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About Azuri M.

Students will be introduced to a variety of vocal warm up and strengthening techniques designed to develop the voice. We will also be studying songs and lyric reading.

About Azuri

Learning is one of my main pursuits. My name is Azuri and I have studied music for over a decade and have my degree in guitar performance from musicians institute. I've had the gift of studying many artistic crafts and spend my time today trying to further my own study, while sharing what I've learned with my students.

Art is one of the most important tools we have as a culture and contains in it a shared history, tradition and the keys to future ones. Whether it be through the primal qualities of music or the impulses of dance, the records of drawing or descriptions of writing, these are the tools for our expression. I have had the great fortune to study, in many different settings, a small piece of these traditions and sharing them is paramount in respect to receiving them. I love sharing knowledge and I hope to elevate yours as a st

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Teaching Philosophy -

My teaching philosophy is built on well rounded communication, explanation and examples. So, that a student can truly understand and learn a topic, surrounded in a very humorous, light and supportive environment.Along with being provided good information, a student learns better and feels more motivated to learn when there is a balance of positive support and confidence building accompanied by constructive criticism and examples/information that can help a student assess what ever walls they may be meeting in their musical growth.

I understand that all students/artists have different goals they wish to achieve. So it is very important to me to accommodate each individuals needs and wants to help them grow in the fields they wish too; However, In that I have played music for a long time, I understand there are certain things that a student may not have been exposed to yet; It is important that while focusing on a students artistic goals they respect and are open to the suggestion and guidance of their teacher.

I truly believe music has an amazing influence on the world and has the ability to change peoples way of thinking. Therefore, I try and keep an open awareness to all music, so that I can understand all different musical languages utilized to communicate to people, and I don't believe I will ever know them all. I hold it to attention to influence my students somewhat similarly so that they can shape the landscape of how we communicate musically in the future.

I also try and be very patient with my students. Knowing that when I feel rushed, it makes information more difficult to comprehend, remember and allocate. I love watching the gears run in my students head, so I try and provide information that pushes a student but is within their abilities.

HUMOR is very important. I like to break people out of their shell by telling a joke and hopefully getting one back, so they feel more comfortable and free. One of a Artists worst enemies are nerves. Keeping things light-hearted and maybe even a little small talk can be very helpful to a students development and growth on a topic. After all, Art is meant to be fun and we should enjoy every moment of it, in fact we should enjoy every moment in life period.

I understand music requires focus and discipline and I have certain expectation of a student to understand that and practice. You can't buy chops, you can't buy music theory etc. you can get help but eventually your the one who must understand it and play it.

I am here to help you. Based on what I know and what I have extensively studied, I will do all that I can to help you achieve your musical goals. I am here to answer your questions and help you grow. I love teaching because I love sharing knowledge; As long as your seek it, it is here for you. Otherwise, I'd still love to hear some jokes.

*** Lesson Details ***I'm very disciplined but am also very light hearted. It's important for me to assess things seriously, so that one can understand a topic or piece of information.

I generate my lessons based on the individuals needs and therefore draw from various curriculums, sources and examples, such as : MI curriculum for ear training, Theory, Single string Technique, Reading, Rhythm guitar, Ted Greenes Chord Chemistry, Berklee Guitar Method, as well as The Real Book, other artist books(Eric Clapton, etc.) The Guitar Players Hand Book, Bach pieces and self developed curriculums, relative to the topic at hand and students personal goals, amongst many others.

-Beginning students within three months of consistent lessons should have the ability to solo and playing chords to songs that they are interested in and songs provided in the lesson along with a basic understanding of the major scale and its relationship to all of the diatonic music.

-intermediate students should have an elevated understanding of scale and chord patters along with the theory that explains modal relationships and use of these concepts.

-Advanced students should learn all of diatonic scale shapes and modes assuming they don't already know them in which case their specifically situation will be assessed

-Professional students I expect to have specific questions therefore where they grow should be largely subjective.

Overall, in a short amount of time on a scale of 1 - 10 I expect to in three months at-least elevate a students musical abilities one full point if not more.

*** Studio Equipment ***Studio in home in private room with guitars, amps, piano, and seating. Em's studio is family owned cafe with studio in finished basement with an office, recording equipment, and teaching space for acting and guitar.

*** Specialties ***As a Musician I try and play as many styles and be proficient in as many as possible and therefore can play most. However, in the fields of blues, jazz, funk, flamenco and Latin I excel.

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Dylan September 19, 2017·Graffiti·Online

Very patient and gave a nice introduction to the basics for my 9 year old.

Juan G. April 4, 2016·Singing·In home

Azuri is great, l recommend it to anybody. THANK YOU!!!

Juan G. April 4, 2016·Singing·In home

You not will be disappointment. He is very professional. My first lesson and l like the way he teach.thank you azuri.

About Eric

I began my partnership with takelessons in 2013 and have since taught over 5,000 singing/voice, instrumental & songwriting/composition lessons through the teaching platform. I teach many of my students in person at my creative and comfortable home teaching studio in Williamsburg, Brooklyn but I also am a highly experienced online music instructor (Takelessons Live, Skype, FaceTime and G+)

I have coached well-known musicians/celebrities, been an on-set tutor for feature films, and coached music hobbyists to have more fun! I’ve help many students prepare for auditions college/conservatory auditions with great success, as well as for auditions for TV shows/movies, record industry showcases and recording sessions.

Every great performer needs a great coach, I will help you become your best! ______________

I'm the vocalist, lead gui

tarist & songwriter for a well-known touring rock band with a worldwide fan base and nearly 4 million You Tube views. I graduated from New York University with Bachelor's of Music in Jazz guitar and trained with the most highly respected rock/pop vocal coaches in the world. In 2015, I signed a major label publishing deal with Fieldhouse Music/BMG played throughout Europe (and taught online lessons while away). My songs have been licensed for national/international TV (E!, MTV, VH1, Oxygen, TBS and more), commercials for CBS, Nike, Coca-Cola, Samsung and in video games. I actively perform/record and tour with my (3) bands, and produce/cowrite with artists for their own projects.

I've developed a step-by-step approach to learning to solo and improvise.Using simple, "guitarist-friendly” techniques you will quickly learn and begin to apply major/minor scales/modes, blues/pentatonic scales and “licks.” You will learn triads, arpeggios, interval studies, and extensions and how to use them to create interesting and melodic solos. With my line development/phrasing techniques, you will have your own library of “licks” that will help you navigate both simple and sophisticated harmonic progressions. I will help you to become a become a well-rounded, three-dimensional guitarist with a unique voice!

We will focus 1/2 of the lesson on repertoire and 1/2 the lesson on technique. Many of my students text/email me a few days prior to our scheduled lesson with a song selection for the week. I focus our lesson's technical study with the song in mind. It has proven to be very effective and makes the technique and theory are less "boring."

Travel Equipment I can provide a guitar, videos, music recording, music workbooks and everything else a student may need. Students are only expected to bring a desire to learn. :)

Specialties

I am a performer with a ton of touring/stage experience, a composer who understands the art of writing and a producer who is fluent in the latest recording technology. In addition to technical studies, my students receive performance coaching/career development. I will help you to find your unique voice, a polished and distinct sound, and your true personality as an artist. I am 100% committed to making you a success!

I will ignite a new, or recharge/rekindle your passion for music, and to sing/play the music you love a lot better!

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Elliot August 14, 2018·Singing·In studio

Nobody works harder to learn about the voice than Eric. He's also one of the most talented and kind people I've met. He helped me gain confidence in my voice and taught me how to treat it to get the best out of it and remain healthy.

stan July 14, 2018·Guitar·In studio

Eric is one of the raddest dudes out there teaching. If you want your guitar playing to attract lots of hot babes into your life and make you feel like a rock star, then book your lesson with Eric. He was patient and attentive as I asked him many weird noob questions worthy of a few eye rolls. He understood my struggles, and sent me away with lots of homework to help me progress with my playing and technique. There’s never a short supply of wisdom and knowledge coming from this guy. I’m looking forward to learning more.

Josh July 4, 2018·Vocal Training·In home

I've been training with Eric for almost a year now and I plan to continue for as long as I can. Learning to sing can be a difficult and nerve-wracking experience but Eric makes the journey much easier.

Eric makes you feel completely at ease during the lessons and does a great job of identifying and relating to the problems you have. Since he's had a wide range of singing experience, he is able to approach the lessons with various techniques to find something that works for you. I would highly recommend Eric if you're looking for a voice coach who is patient and committed to your success!

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About Liza W.

I am a Classical, Jazz, and Folk singer. My vocal technique is based on relaxation and I strive to bring out and strengthen the unique quality of each student's voice. I focus on building up vocal strength to sustain performances, expanding vocal range, and learning new repertoire including music in Spanish, Italian, French, and German. I perform as a Jazz and Folk singer throughout the Los Angeles area and have performed leading operatic roles with companies in California and the Mid-West.

About Liza

Liza W. is a professional singer, harpist, and composer. As a soloist and ensemble musician, Liza brings a new dimension to the harp’s role in contemporary music, striving to expand the possibilities for this unique instrument in Jazz, Classical, Folk, Latin, and World music. She grew up immersed in the vibrant musical culture of the San Francisco Bay Area and now is based in Los Angeles. Liza began teaching in high school and loves to share her passion for music with her students. She teaches voice, harp, music theory and history, music composition and arranging, and world music genres including Celtic and Latin music. Liza hold a Master's in Music from USC Thornton School of Music and a Bachelor's in Music from IU Jacobs School of Music.

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Wendy September 28, 2017·Harp·Online

Liza is extremely flexible and patient. She has tailored each lesson to my specific needs and has given me tools I needed to make me a better harp player. She chooses pieces that challenge me and has allowed me to chose from several different pieces/styles that I would enjoy learning, too. If I had to miss a lesson for some reason she went above-and-beyond to accommodate a make-up lesson. She has always been very encouraging and I have loved having her has my harp teacher! --Olivia (14 years old)

Jesscia S. September 27, 2016·Harp·In home

Liza is a wonderful and dedicated teacher. She his young, smart, patient and it is abvious to us that she cares and loves teaching harp. In the last few years, my daughter have had several teachers through out her piano and harp lessons, and I never seen her so excited before and after the her music lesson. She has been inspired and highly motivated from the first moment that she met Liza.

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About Amber W.

Experienced Music teacher of 8 years available for eager students of all experience levels and ages! I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of their instrument and theory skills. I specialize in all styles. Typically, I use a variety of method books to pick from to meet the needs of the students. I also have many tools available to use during lessons. My students have gone on to NYSSMA and on to college auditions successfully!

About Amber

I have been teaching private lessons since 2008, but have been studying music since I was only 4 with non stop private and in school lessons. I now have my Bachelor's degree in Music education and am working toward my Masters in Music performance and Instruction. I love working with my students. Watching them succeed at what they do is what makes my day great. I always love to have a fun atmosphere around me and enjoy every minute it. Music is great for self expression a great Escape or an easy pass-time. It's nothing that should be stressful, but the opposite and that is what my lessons aim to do. Provide an educational, but fun and expressive learning experience to carry with you or your child throughout your lives.

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Tyrese P. November 3, 2017·Saxophone·In studio

Amber is nice. I can tell she has a lot of knowledge and i can tell she cares for her students.She is very easy to approach with questions or concerns. I cant wait for my next lesson

Kitty December 5, 2016·Piano·In studio

So far, so good !!

Greg H. December 1, 2016·Violin·In studio

Amber is really patient with a new student. I'm glad to be her student.

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About Lyle M.

Singing is a beautiful art form that can be accessed by everyone. When taking lessons with me, we will be able to explore all of the beautiful intricacies of the voice and how it can be used to be the most expressive instrument.

With the knowledge that my degrees in voice granted me, I will guide you in a safe yet encouraging manner that will lead you to success in whatever genre you aspire to perform.

About Lyle

I am a professional singer, pianist, and teacher of the two. I have a Bachelor of Music degree from California State University Long Beach, and a Master of Music degree from University of California Los Angeles. During my study of those two degrees, I had marvelous teaching from some of the finest pianists, coaches, and voice teachers around. I can teach you how to sing with true passion, ease, and intent.

I began my study of the piano at the age of 7, my mother being my first teacher. I started on Alfred Piano Books, and still strongly believe in that same curriculum. From there I began to study classical composers like Chopin, Beethoven, Clementi, and Mozart. Although my love of classical music runs deep to my core, I love jazz, pop, and gospel music. I am happy to assist the learning of any style, anything that YOU are passionate for

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With me, you can expect to make weekly progress in your instrument of choice. I am a dedicated performer and an even more dedicated teacher. To me, the two go hand in hand.

Please allow me the opportunity in teaching you and in turn I will give you all the knowledge I possess.

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Firdy A. August 5, 2017·Singing·In home

Lyle has a singing voice that will stun and amaze you when he sings in front of you. That will immediately put you at ease and motivate you to sing better using his techniques. His classical training has proven to be a great foundation for teaching me effective ways to understand, use and improve my voice. After 2 lessons I can already see a big difference in my singing abilities and I always learn many new things at each lesson. Lyle has a really open, friendly and non judgemental demeanor and this helped a lot with my nervousness. I can't wait for my next private lesson and would encourage anyone to book him for Broadway, classical and pop singing lessons.

Sharon August 1, 2017·Singing·In home

Lyle taught my two kids for 3 years. They loved him! My son took piano and voice lessons each week, 30mins of the two, and my daughter took only piano lessons. I can't recommend him enough!

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About Allie G.

*Don't see a time that works for you? Click ASK A QUESTION button to arrange other times*Music is a straight shot to the heart. It makes people feel. But when bad technique and pitchy singing gets in the way, the message can't get through. Learn to sing CONFIDENTLY! Learn how to sing fluidly through your "break" so you don't have to sacrifice that big note screaming-- or going breathy. Breaks are so frustrating-- learn how to lose it here! Train your voice and get rid of cracking. *Warm-Up*Technique*Application through YOUR Choice and Style of Music.

There is a MYTH That there are different genres of voice or teachers. You have ONE voice that should be able to sing in a wide variety of styles and genres. While there are many different categories of voice that I teach-- they really are all the same general principles applied in every genre to make you the best singer you can possibly be!

About Allie

Allie is a singer-songwriter, recording artist, actress and performer with no shortage of personality and enthusiasm. She has performed on stages all across the Wasatch Front. She is a Member of BYU Noteworthy, a professional touring acapella group from Brigham Young University. She has been training with Dean Kaelin, who is vocal coach of many famous artists such as: David Archuleta, Carmen Rassmussen, Julianne Hough, Fictionist and SHeDAISY, for more than 7 years. She was also trained classically by Glory Vance and Julianne Betenson. She received specific "Broadway Style" instruction from Erin Carlson. Most recently, she released a music video in Mayan,Spanish and English language that reached more than 170,000 views. She's all about providing uplifting material and teaching her students how to truly move and change people through mus

ic.

Allie teaches both in-home and online classes, however, only the online classes are available through Takelessons.com in person lessons must be arranged personally.

Here's the basic outline of what you can expect: Before we ever begin with your lessons we will do a vocal evaluation. We will see what areas you would like to strengthen vocally. We'll set some goals and completely customize your lessons to you and your needs.

A basic lesson goes as follows: * Warm Up * Learn new skills *Apply skills in YOUR choice of style and music.

We have one voice. just like a piano can play many different styles of music, your voice can do the same if you train it properly. you should be able to sing with the same vocal quality all the way through your range without having breaks. We will work on smoothing out your range so that singing becomes EFFORTLESS. Once your singing becomes effortless, you will be free to express yourself, and get the message of your music across to your audiences. Successful music is connection to people. When you can deliver your message unhindered by vocal blips-- you will be an amazing artist!! :)

i'm so excited to work with you!

Allie <3

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Doug August 29, 2017··

Allie Gardner epitomizes the future of helping others through music. As a wonderful performer with great excitement and conviction, as well as sensitivity and attention to detail, she regularly uplifts her audiences through her impressive musical abilities. She stands out as an accomplished recording artist, arranger, actress, violinist, and guitarist. Through her breadth of vocal techniques, she has the ability to successfully instruct others in the classical, pop, and musical theater genres. Additionally, her wonderful friendship to others, her dedication to excellence, and her excitement for life qualify her as a capable private vocal instructor. I have confidence in the force of good she will be as teacher and performer for years to come.

Nate August 26, 2017·Vocal Training·In studio

Allie is seriously the best! Not only is she an incredible performer but she knows how to teach her craft. I've had voice lessons before where the teacher didn't know how to translate technique to a student level. But Allie totally knows where you're coming from! She just gets it and that's so hard to find. Honestly, I'd get on her books ASAP before she runs out of space for more students!!

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About Eliana A.

Welcome to my profile! My name is Eliana Atanos, and singing has been my top passion since I was...well...0 years old! I have over 13 years of experience professionally in the field (various a cappella groups, choirs, musical theater), and have privately tutored individuals for the last 3 years on my own. My goal is for you to enjoy music, and to enjoy the voice that comes out of you. Every single person can become a good singer, it truly just takes passion, practice, and muscle memory. A standard online lesson will run through vocal warm-ups, working on specific songs of your choice, and extra credit tips to add that extra "zest" to your voice. Judgment free zone, let all the voice cracks and flat notes commence! Let's get started.

About Eliana

Welcome to my profile! My name is Eliana, and singing has been my top passion since I was...well...0 years old! I have over 13 years of experience professionally in the field (various a cappella groups, choirs, musical theater), and have privately tutored individuals for the last 3 years on my own. My goal is for you to enjoy music, and to enjoy the voice that comes out of you. Every single person can become a good singer, it truly just takes passion, practice, and muscle memory. A standard online lesson will run through vocal warm-ups, working on specific songs of your choice, and extra credit tips to add that extra "zest" to your voice. I aim to be flexible and open to whatever request you have. These lessons will be 100% customized to you. Judgment free zone, let all the voice cracks and flat notes commence! Let's get started.

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About Kelly D.

Love singing? You've come to the right place! I hold a bachelors degree from UNC School of the Arts in Vocal Performance and have a significant amount of Opera and Musical Theater performance experience. My teaching approach focuses on finding the easiest and most effective way to sing with your own voice. We will work at your pace towards your singing and performing goals, whether that be auditions for colleges, roles in performances, or just a fun night at the karaoke bar.Send me a quick message and we'll get a lesson set up right away!

About Kelly

I am a professional singer with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from UNC School of the Arts. I hold a significant amount of performance experience with professional opera companies like Tulsa Opera and Piedmont Opera, as well as a number of solo recital and oratorio performances.

Voice students can expect to work intimately with me on finding their core sound and building a strong vocal foundation. Each lesson will begin with in-depth vocal exercises designed to build range and tone quality, and then move into appropriate voice repertoire for their age and experience. We will work to find ease and evenness throughout the entire voice, replacing tension with intention! Clear communication and consistent work will help you release the voice you were born to flaunt!

Although my background is primarily in opera and classical voice,

I have a significant amount of experience with musical theater. I believe all performers, regardless of genre, must be classically trained to have a lifelong happy and healthy relationship with their voice. I look forward to working with you!

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